North Carolina Head Start Association
4th Annual Male Engagement Conference
October 7-10, 2025 | Hickory, NC
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NCHSA’s annual conferences are devoted all things Head Start. The annual Male Engagement Conference brings the Head Start community together for sharing knowledge, networking with peers, and celebrating achievements.
The purpose of the male engagement conference is to provide a dynamic experience dedicated to the engagement, learning and equipping of men and fathers. Through various forms of delivery dialogue and discussion, the gola of this event is to improve the quality of life for society by building up our communities through the leadership and success of men and fathers.
The leadership track will include sessions for the leaders, human resources, and fiscal. This conference features more that 40 educational sessions developed to meet the needs of organizational teams: Executive Directors, Early Head Start Directors, Fiscal Officers, Content Area Managers, Child Care Partners, Board and Policy Council Chairs/Members, Male Engagement Coordinaotrs, Family Advocates as well as other key staff who hold a position of responsibility and accountability.
Please join us for “Supporting Men & Strengthening Families”!
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men"
- Frederick Douglas
Conference Location
Hickory Metro Convention Center
1960 13th Ave Dr SE | Hickory, NC 28602
Call for Papers
The North Carolina Head Start Association (NCHSA) invites you to submit a proposal for presentation at our 4th Annual Male Engagement Conference. Our conferences provide the perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues and gain insight from noted speakers and knowledgeable presenters addressing key issues, quality initiatives, and best practices.
Our training conferences are uniquely designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of the Head Start community. Selection of proposals will be made by our T&TA team. Once a proposal has been approved, the Lead Presenter will receive notification of our decision.
Training categories include:
- Program Design & Management
- Early Care & Development
- Family Engagement & Parenting
- Mental Health & Well-being
- Fathers and Families